HS Code:
Electrothermal bowls designed for use with electromechanical stand food mixers for domestic purposes, classified under HS Code 8509.90.55, are specialized kitchen accessories that integrate heating elements and digital control panels for precise temperature management during food preparation. These bowls are often used for tasks such as melting chocolate, proofing dough, or cooking custards directly in the mixer bowl, enhancing the versatility of stand mixers. This product category falls under the broader classification of parts for electromechanical domestic appliances with self-contained electric motors.
Total Trade Volume
USD 45 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
4.2%
Highest Rate
8% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA and EU trade pacts)
Rising demand for smart kitchen appliances
Increased consumer interest in multifunctional and digitally controlled kitchen tools has boosted the market for electrothermal bowls, especially in developed economies.
2021-2022
Growth in home baking and cooking trends
Post-pandemic shifts towards home cooking have driven sales of stand mixer accessories, including electrothermal bowls, as consumers invest in premium kitchen equipment.
2020-2022
Sustainability concerns influencing material choices
Manufacturers are increasingly adopting eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs to meet consumer and regulatory demands for sustainable products.
2022
The European Union introduced updated safety and energy efficiency regulations for electromechanical kitchen appliance parts, including electrothermal bowls, requiring mandatory compliance by mid-2023.
January 2023
Manufacturers exporting to the EU must adapt designs and certification processes, potentially increasing production costs but ensuring higher product safety and market trust.
Recent negotiations under the Phase One trade deal have reduced tariffs on certain kitchen appliance parts, including those under HS 8509.90.55, fostering increased imports from China to the US.
March 2023
Lower tariffs are expected to boost trade volume from China, potentially reducing retail prices for consumers but increasing competitive pressure on domestic manufacturers.
Leading brands have launched electrothermal bowls with app connectivity for remote temperature control and recipe integration, targeting tech-savvy consumers.
June 2023
This innovation is likely to drive premium segment growth, though higher price points may limit mass-market adoption in the short term.